Khulna District
খুলনা
Khulna is one of the 64 districts of Bangladesh and sits in Khulna division. It covers 4,394.5 km² and is home to roughly 2,600,000 people. It is best known for sundarbans gateway, Rupsha bridge, shrimp trade.
History of Khulna
Developed as a river port and jute-milling centre in the colonial era, becoming a divisional headquarters in 1960 and the main gateway to the Sundarbans mangrove forest.
Sunrise and sunset in Khulna today
Friday, 16 October 2026
About Khulna
📋 District profile
⭐ Known for
Sundarbans gateway, Rupsha bridge, shrimp trade
Top attractions
Economy & culture
💼 Economy
Shrimp and jute processing, shipping trade linked to Mongla port, and the Khulna Shipyard.
🎭 Culture & cuisine
Sundarbans-linked honey-collecting (mawali) and fishing (bawali) traditions, and a large dried-fish (shutki) trade.
Places to visit in Khulna
Other districts in Khulna
Frequently asked questions about Khulna
Which division is Khulna in?
Khulna district belongs to Khulna division, one of the eight divisions of Bangladesh.
What is the population of Khulna?
Khulna has a population of roughly 2,600,000, across an area of 4,394.5 square kilometres.
What is Khulna famous for?
Sundarbans gateway, Rupsha bridge, shrimp trade
What time is sunrise and sunset in Khulna?
The sun rises at 05:59 and sets at 17:36 today in Khulna, giving 11:37 of daylight.
What is the main industry in Khulna?
Shrimp and jute processing, shipping trade linked to Mongla port, and the Khulna Shipyard.